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1. Does socioeconomic status or income play a role in access
Describe cross-cultural perspectives on a complex global issueScenarioDOWSE LogoYou
work at the Division of Water Sourcing and Education (DOWSE). DOWSE is an international
nonprofit water company concerned about regions where clean water is scarce or difficult
to access. Your department handles the collection of global freshwater data, so it can direct
new developments. Your department also collects information about the people affected by
this growing water crisis.DOWSE has been invited to give a presentation at a local science
convention. Your supervisor, René Dey, has asked you to share this presentation. You
should focus on how water scarcity, quality, and mismanagement affect cultures and politics
around the world. You should also explain how these issues can lead to inequality and
discrimination. Finally, you will need to address the role of media coverage in raising
awareness about these issues.DirectionsCreate a presentation about the water crisis that
contains 8–10 slides. You may include a combination of graphics and text to support your
message. You can record the presentation (7–10 minutes) or provide comprehensive
speaker notes (750–1,000 words). If you choose to use speaker notes instead of recording,
the notes should reflect what you would say in an audio or in-person presentation. The
presentation should address the following:Describe the water crisis and the actions local
and global organizations are taking to address it.Describe the effect of the water crisis on
countries and cultures around the world. Also, describe whether this has caused inequality
or discrimination in these countries.Describe the role of governmental and non-
governmental organizations in addressing the water crisis around the world.Discuss how
the media portrays this complex global issue.Read the articles in the Supporting Materials
section and the Learning Resources to learn more about the water crisis. While conducting
research, keep the following questions in mind:How are cultural perspectives and facts
presented?Does socioeconomic status or income play a role in access to safe, reliable water
sources?Do gender, race, age, status, and other factors play a role in access to safe, reliable
water sources?Do different members of society play bigger roles in water collection or
access than others?How are governments organized in the regions affected by this crisis?
Does this type of organization affect water management?Does culture play a role in how
water management decisions are made?What issue(s) may have led to the water crisis in
these regions? For example poorly managed supplies, pollution, agriculture, and population
growth.What sources did you use to gather this information?What to SubmitEvery project
has a deliverable or deliverables, which are the files that must be submitted before your
project can be assessed. For this project, you must submit the following:PresentationFor

2. this project, you will submit a presentation (8–10 slides). You may record the presentation
(7–10 minutes in length) or include speaker notes with your slides (about 750 to 1,000
words). You may include a combination of graphics and text to support your message.